http://www.hispanictips.com Essential Hispanic & Latino News :: Relevant, Trusted, Comprehensive and Useful Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:04:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/20/immigration-reform-the-phone-call-heard-around-the-country-on-the-call-were-rep-luis-gutierrez-d-ill-nydia-velazquez-d-n-y-and-rep-raul-grijalva-d-ariz-immigrant-rights-advocates-from-var/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/20/immigration-reform-the-phone-call-heard-around-the-country-on-the-call-were-rep-luis-gutierrez-d-ill-nydia-velazquez-d-n-y-and-rep-raul-grijalva-d-ariz-immigrant-rights-advocates-from-var/#comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:59:49 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=68039 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=68039 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/07/09/leahy-sessions-announce-witness-list-for-sotomayor-hearing-scheduled-to-begin-on-july-13-at-1000-am/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/07/09/leahy-sessions-announce-witness-list-for-sotomayor-hearing-scheduled-to-begin-on-july-13-at-1000-am/#comments Fri, 10 Jul 2009 03:56:31 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=56218 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=56218 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/06/11/if-sonia-sotomayor-becomes-the-next-associate-justice-of-the-supreme-court-she-will-find-a-family-of-two-fellow-puerto-rican-new-yorkers-waiting-for-her-in-congress-reps-jose-serrano-d-ny-and/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/06/11/if-sonia-sotomayor-becomes-the-next-associate-justice-of-the-supreme-court-she-will-find-a-family-of-two-fellow-puerto-rican-new-yorkers-waiting-for-her-in-congress-reps-jose-serrano-d-ny-and/#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:07:03 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=54095 HispanicTips is Essential Hispanic & Latino News & Information
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Members of the press are asked to contact CHCI’s press office in advance.

WHAT:

· CHCI Ceremonial Swearing-In Honoring Hispanic American Members of the 111th Congress

WHO:

· House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (CA-8)

· CHCI Incoming Chair Hon. Nydia Velázquez (NY-12)

· CHCI Outgoing Chair Hon. Joe Baca (CA-43)

· Judge Sonia Sotomayor, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit

· Hispanic American Members of Congress

WHEN:

· Tuesday, January 6, 2009

· 7:00 p.m. Ceremonial Swearing-In

· Welcome Reception to follow

WHERE:

· Columbus Club

· Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20002

About Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), a nonprofit and nonpartisan 501(c) (3) organization, provides leadership development programs and educational services to students and young emerging leaders. The CHCI Board of Directors is comprised of Hispanic Members of Congress, nonprofit, union and corporate leaders. For more information call CHCI at (202) 543-1771 or visit www.chci.org .
CONTACT:
Scott Gunderson Rosa
202-548-5876
sgunderson_rosa@chci.org


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"It is an honor to have been selected by my colleagues as Chair the Congressional Hispanic Caucus," Congresswoman Velazquez said. "With their rapid growth, increasing purchasing power and political influence, this is both an exciting and critical time for Latinos."

Since being elected to Congress in 1992, Congresswoman Velazquez has been an active member of the Caucus, chairing the Economic Development Task Force as well as holding the position of Vice Chair. Her leadership and advocacy stretches outside the CHC to include serving as Chair of the House Small Business Committee. In this role she has worked towards building consensus and converting ideas into legislative action. Congresswoman Velazquez plans to bring that same leadership to the CHC and advocate for a national agenda that reflects the needs and potential of Hispanic Americans.

"The current environment poses many challenges for Latinos, from the foreclosure crisis and immigration to accessing quality health care and education," Congresswoman Velazquez said. "Strengthening resources for the Hispanic community is not just good for Hispanics; it's good for the entire country. By supporting the growing number of innovative business owners in the Latino community, we will start to rebuild the economy and bolster the nation as a whole."

Since its founding in December 1976, the CHC has been dedicated to advancing issues affecting Hispanics in the United States and Puerto Rico through the legislative process. In addition to its substantial legislative role, the CHC also monitors Executive and Judicial issues. The Caucus is comprised of 21 members of Congress of Hispanic descent, and is governed under the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives.

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